The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), in collaboration with Autodex Nigeria Limited, Afreximbank, and other key partners and sponsors, has concluded plans to host the second edition of the Farm, Food and Allied Technology (FARMFATECH) Expo 2025.
Speaking during a press conference, the President of ACCI, Chief Emeka Obegolu, said, “This year’s Expo builds upon the success of the inaugural edition and reinforces our collective vision to strengthen collaboration and knowledge exchange between Nigeria and China, as well as other strategic global partners, in advancing agricultural innovation and sustainability.
“The three-day event will bring together over 500 exhibitors, 76 participating countries, and an estimated 500,000 visitors. FARMFATECH 2025 will showcase cutting-edge agro-mechanisation technologies, food processing solutions, and value chain innovations, creating a unique platform for stakeholders to explore investment opportunities, forge partnerships, and catalyse business growth in Nigeria’s agricultural sector.”
Represented by the Director General of the Chamber, Mr. Agabaidu Chukwuemeka Jideani, he stressed that they remain steadfast in their commitment to initiatives that promote economic diversification, industrial growth, and sustainable development.
While highlighting the value of agriculture, he explained that the agricultural sector remains a vital pillar of Nigeria’s economy and a major contributor to GDP.
Also speaking, Prince Tony Afam Ifeakandu, Managing Director of Autodex Nigeria Ltd, emphasized that they want the value chain in the agriculture sector to be effective in ensuring food security and the availability of modern farming equipment.
He said, “We believe food security is inseparable from productive mechanization and smart logistics. Nigeria’s farmers are hardworking and capable; our role is to empower them with efficient machinery and clean-energy mobility solutions that reduce costs, improve yields, and accelerate access to markets.”
The Expo is expected to hold from 10th to 12th November at the Velodrome, National Stadium, Abuja.